Location acupuncture point St 41
Location:
It is located at the lower edge of the tibia, in the middle of the tarsus. Here it can be felt in a distinct depression, which occurs when lifting the foot, between two tendons. It is located where the knot is when tying the shoes.
Dividing Current — Jiĕ Xī
This acupuncture point is a popular point in Chinese medicine when the stomach is not working properly. Whenever you feel that something is in your stomach, it is a suitable point to get the energy flowing again and clear the congestion.
On the one hand, this congestion can be caused by foods that are difficult to digest, especially those that produce moisture, such as milk, sugar or wheat. On the other hand, emotions can also cause the stomach to rebel. Exactly when something is in our stomach or we find it difficult to digest a situation.
Application: 
45 seconds 
medium
45 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 解溪 (jiĕ xī)
- St 41
- Teilender Strom
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Stomach
Element:
Earth
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
7 to 9 o'clock
Category:
Toning point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Represents wind
- Expels heat
- Clears the mind (Shen)
- Clears the eyes
Contraindication:
None
None
Whenever something is bothering you on the emotional level and it hits your stomach, press this point for several days.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point St 41 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.3 to 1 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: Stomach
The stomach, together with the spleen and pancreas, forms the element EARTH. This is a very central element as it provides most of our postnatal energy. We get about 60 % of our daily energy from the food...Learn more now >
Features: Earth element
- Late summer
- Sweet
- Center
- Mouth
- Concern
- Compassion
- Spleen
- Stomach